SD071 over Alabaugh Canyon
FairFall River County, South Dakota · 8.1 S of Hot Springs · Structure no. 000000024257097
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 382
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD071 over Alabaugh Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD071 over Alabaugh Canyon in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD071 over Alabaugh Canyon built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD071 over Alabaugh Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SD071 over Alabaugh Canyon carry?
About 382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SD071 over Alabaugh Canyon?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns SD071 over Alabaugh Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.